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Spanish DNI photo, exactly 26×32 mm
Spain's DNI photo uses an unusual size: 26×32 mm (most countries use 35×45), with the head measuring 23–25 mm against a plain uniform white background. Photo shops routinely get this wrong by printing the international size, and offices tolerate that inconsistently.
- Size
- 26×32 mm
- Digital file
- 615×756 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 71.9–78.1%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC · ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification, with the source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: The DNI flow is print-based: you bring one recent 26×32 mm photo to the appointment, where it's scanned into the card. There is no citizen upload. Our print sheet gives you six exact-size copies, so the spares cover your carnet de conducir and other foto-carnet uses.
How our Spain DNI photo tool works
Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official Spain DNI specification (26×32 mm, 615×756 px, white background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay €5.99 only if you want the files.
Add your photo
A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.
See every measurement
Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.
Fix what's off
Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.
Download your files
Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.
What is a Spain DNI photo?
A Spanish DNI photo is a recent 26×32 mm colour photograph, one of the smallest official formats in Europe. The head measures 23–25 mm, on a plain uniform white background, printed on photographic paper. One photo accompanies each DNI issue or renewal and is scanned into the card at the office.
Because Spain's format differs from the international 35×45 mm standard, photos made abroad or at generic booths are frequently the wrong size. Offices tolerate proportional crops inconsistently; the official specification is 26×32 mm, which is what this page produces.
This tool crops to the Spanish proportions, checks head size, background and lighting, and prints six copies on a standard 10×15 cm sheet you take to the DNI office.
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Spain DNI photo requirements
| Size | 26×32 mm · 615×756 px @600 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 615×756px JPEG |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 71.9–78.1% of frame height |
| Digital upload | not accepted (printed photos only) |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- You bring one recent 26×32 mm printed photo to the DNI office, where it is scanned into the card. There is no citizen upload.
- Head 23–25 mm on the 32 mm print (≈72–78% of frame height); plain uniform white background.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
Spain DNI photos that pass the checks
Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible 
Even light, plain background, neutral expression 
Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet 
Religious head covering with the full face visible 
Hair back, forehead and both ears clear
Spain DNI photos that don't pass
Head tilted, hard shadow on the background 
Taken too far away, head too small in the frame 
Someone else's hand in the frame 
Patterned wall and furniture behind
Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (615×756px)
- Printable compliance report with everything we measured
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 6 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain white
one-time payment, no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions: 615×756px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 71.9–78.1% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why use PassportClerk for your Spain DNI photo
- Convenience
- Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a print-ready sheet cut to the exact size, plus a digital copy to keep.
- Built from the official specification
- Every measurement on this page comes from the official Spain DNI requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
- Works from any phone
- Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
- You see the numbers
- Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
- Private, then deleted
- We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.
If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Spanish DNI photo?
26 mm wide by 32 mm high, head height 23–25 mm, white background. A proportional 35×45 mm photo is commonly tolerated at DNI offices, but the official size is 26×32, which is what we produce.
How many photos do I need for the DNI?
One recent printed photo per application (renewal or first issue). The print sheet gives you six identical copies, so one print covers years of foto-carnet requests.
What are the background rules?
Plain, uniform white with no shadows. The checker measures the background's colour and evenness and warns you before you pay if a retake would be needed.
Can I take it with my phone?
Yes. Stand facing a window, a metre in front of a white wall, phone at eye height. The checks tell you if the lighting, background or framing needs adjusting.
Is the driving licence photo the same?
The format is the same 26×32 mm foto de carnet, but the submission flow differs. The carnet de conducir has its own page covering renewals via medical centres versus first licences.
How we handle compliance
- We check your photo against the official rules. We never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07